Kirov vs Sverdlov

The Kirov and the Sverdlov are both Cruiser classes. The Kirov displaces 28,000 tons — 2.1x the Sverdlov's 13,600 tons. The Kirov reaches 32 knots vs 32 knots for the Sverdlov. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Kirov vs 9,000 for the Sverdlov. The Kirov carries a crew of 710 vs 1,250 for the Sverdlov. The Kirov was produced in 4 units vs 14 for the Sverdlov. The Kirov was commissioned in 1980, 28 years after the Sverdlov (1952).

Kirov

Ex-USSR battlecruiser, 28,000 tons displacement, propelled by a CONAS nuclear and steam turbine system.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Cruiser
Type Heavy guided-missile cruiser / battlecruiser
Manufacturer Baltic Shipyard
Year introduced 1980
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
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Sverdlov

Soviet cruiser, introduced in 1952, displaced 13,600 tons and had a crew of 1250.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Cruiser
Type Cruiser
Manufacturer Baltic Shipyard
Year introduced 1952
Number built 14 units
Estimated unit price NA
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Kirov

Displacement 28,000 tons ◉
Maximum speed 32.0 knots ◉
Range Unlimited ◉
Length 252.0 m ◉
Beam 28.5 m ◉
Crew 710 ◉
Propulsion 2-shaft CONAS, 2× KN-3 nuclear marine propulsion with 2× GT3A-688 steam turbines 140,000 shp (100,000 kW)
Armament
  • 20 × P-700 Granit (SS-N-19 Shipwreck) AShM
  • 96 × S-300F Fort (SA-N-6 Grumble) surface-to-air missiles
  • 48 × S-300F Fort and 48 S-300FM Fort-M (SA-N-20 Gargoyle) long-range SAM
  • 64 × 3K95 Kinzhal (SA-N-9 Gauntlet) point defense SAM
  • 40 × OSA-MA (SA-N-4 Gecko) PD SAM
  • 1 × twin AK-130 130 mm/L70 dual-purpose gun
  • 8 × AK-630 six-barreled Gatling 30 mm/L60 PD guns
  • 6 × CADS-N-1 Kortik gun/missile system
  • 2 × 6 RBU-1000 305 mm ASW rocket launchers
  • 1 × 10 (Udav-1) 254 mm ASW rocket launchers
  • 10 × 533 mm ASW/ASuW torpedo tubes

Sverdlov

Displacement 13,600 tons ◉
Maximum speed 32.0 knots ◉
Range 9,000 nm at 18 knots ◉
Length 210.0 m ◉
Beam 22.0 m ◉
Crew 1,250 ◉
Propulsion 2 × shaft geared steam turbines, 6 × boilers, 110,000 hp (82,000 kW)
Armament
  • 4 × triple 15.2 cm (6.0 in)/57 cal B-38 guns in Mk5-bis turrets
  • 6 × twin 10 cm (3.9 in)/56 cal Model 1934 guns in SM-5-1 mounts
  • 16 × twin 3.7 cm (1.5 in) AA guns in V-11M mounts
  • 2 × quintuple 533 mm (21.0 in) torpedo tubes in PTA-53-68-bis mounts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kirov-class or Sverdlov-class?
The Kirov-class has greater displacement at 28,000 tons compared to the Sverdlov-class's 13,600 tons.
Which is faster, the Kirov-class or Sverdlov-class?
The Sverdlov-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Kirov-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kirov-class or Sverdlov-class?
The Kirov-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Sverdlov-class has a range of 9,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kirov-class or Sverdlov-class?
The Kirov-class is longer at 252.0 meters compared to the Sverdlov-class's 210.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Kirov-class and Sverdlov-class have?
The Sverdlov-class has a larger crew complement of 1,250 compared to the Kirov-class's 710 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kirov-class or Sverdlov-class?
The Sverdlov-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Kirov-class.

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